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New York – November 29, 2019 – While many different organizations have the lofty mission of changing the world, businesses like Royal DSM put their words, and their plans, into impressive action. Now, the Netherlands-headquartered global company continues its scientific focus on international sustainability—with a deepening interest in 3D printing—signified by their recent announcement that they will be teaming up with Shapeways to continue developing new solutions.

New York – November 13, 2019 – New York-headquartered 3D printing marketplace and service bureau Shapeways has entered into an agreement with leading material provider Henkel. Working with the Loctite materials brand, the partners aim to expand Henkel’s material provisions for large-scale additive manufacturing under the ‘Loctite powered by Shapeways’ program.

New York – June 25, 2019 – Shapeways announced the addition of Stereolithography (SLA) to its self-serve portfolio. One of the first 3D printing technologies developed, SLA technology delivers higher resolution and detail for visual prototypes, as well as a smoother surface with limited layer lines regardless of size.

New York – April 16, 2019 – Shapeways announced the launch of the Etsy E-commerce Integration – a seamless integration for Etsy shop owners to directly manage orders and fulfillment straight from Shapeways. Shapeways will be offering the service to new and current customers at no charge with the start of the launch.

New York – March 30, 2019 – Shapeways is making PA11, the nylon material, available to its customers. The availability of this material is a result of the ongoing partnership between Shapeways and EOS, the global technology leader for industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. With this launch, Shapeways has become one of the first suppliers in the industry that is able to offer and supply market-ready orthosis and prosthesis to all designers and businesses of all sizes.

New York – February 28, 2019 – Shapeways announced its partnership with Carbon, Inc., the revolutionary Digital Manufacturing Platform, based in Silicon Valley. With this partnership, Shapeways’ customers will now have access to Carbon’s unique Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) technology and materials, making new business and product opportunities possible.

New York – September 25, 2018 – Shapeways announced the company is teaming up with Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) to make full-color, multi-material 3D printing more accessible to designers and creators. These new manufacturing services are based on one of the world’s only full-color, multi-material 3D printers: the Stratasys J750.

New York – April 19, 2018 – Shapeways, the leading platform redefining product creation through services to ‘design, make and sell’ using 3D printing technologies – today announced $30M Series E led by Lux Capital. Other participants in this round include Union Square Ventures, INKEF Capital and Andreessen Horowitz all recommitting as earlier investors. The capital will be used to accelerate company growth and launch additional services to support Shapeways’ overall vision to become the complete end-to-end platform helping creators ‘design, make, and sell,’ regardless of 3D modeling experience.

New York – February 21, 2018 – Shapeways, the New York-based 3D printing service and marketplace, today announced the official appointment of Gregory Kress as CEO. Kress’ hiring will accelerate Shapeways’ end-to-end platform expansion allowing creators of all levels to design, make, and sell their ideas.